balancing side

bal·anc·ing side

in dentistry, the nonfunctioning side from which the mandible moves during the working bite.

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bal·anc·ing side

(bal'ăns-ing sīd)

The segment of the dentition that is opposite the direction in which the lower jaw is being moved.
Compare: working side

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bal·anc·ing side

(bal'ăns-ing sīd)

In dentistry, nonfunctioning side from which the mandible moves during the working bite.

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